Brace for impact, says the Treasurer - so why is he talking the economy down? 

Plus, all the fireworks as Dutton and Albanese go into battle.

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Lia Tsamoglou and Hareem Khan, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.